Partnering with Governing Boards and Leaders to Build Sustainable Organizations through Transitions

Governing boards face pivotal moments that shape the future of their organizations. Dr. Kia Murray partners with charter school and nonprofit boards to build sustainable organizations and navigate these transitions with clarity, strong relationships, and strategic focus.

From leadership changes to organizational shifts, Propel Strategy Partners supports boards in aligning their role, strengthening governance, and executing with purpose.

Common transition points include:

  • Onboarding a new Executive Leader

  • Governing through school improvement or organizational distress

  • Developing and executing a Strategic Plan

  • Supporting and coaching a new Board Chair

When your board is facing a critical transition, Propel is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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GOVERNING THROUGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

When a school is engaged in improvement efforts, the role of the governing board becomes even more critical. Effective boards increase their focus on monitoring key indicators to ensure progress is aligned with improvement goals and long-term sustainability.

School improvement is complex and spans multiple domains, including instruction, talent, finance and operations, leadership, culture, and governance. Without a comprehensive view, it can be difficult for boards to fully understand progress or identify emerging challenges.

Propel Strategy Partners partners with boards to identify and monitor a meaningful set of metrics that provide a complete picture of school performance. We also build board capacity to interpret data, ask high-quality questions, and connect insights to strategic action, ensuring oversight is both informed and impactful.

NEW LEADER TRANSITIONS

Hiring a new executive leader is one of the most critical decisions a governing board makes. Setting that leader up for success in the first year is essential to long-term organizational stability and performance.

Propel Strategy Partners works with boards to define clear success criteria, establish aligned expectations, and develop a thoughtful support and evaluation plan. The result is a strong foundation for a productive partnership—ensuring both the board and the new leader are positioned for a successful first year and beyond.

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES

Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Let’s connect. Propel Strategy Partners offers tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of your organization.

Whether you need guidance for a new board chair on agenda development and effective meeting facilitation, support in designing a model-specific leader evaluation system, or objective board meeting observations for governance and compliance, we’re here to help.

Other services include basic board training, board retreat facilitation, and charter renewal support.

At Propel, we prioritize relationships first. We take the time to understand your context, goals, and challenges so we can provide thoughtful, customized solutions that move your work forward.

NEW ORGS/NEW BOARDS

Launching a new organization with a new governing board is an exciting time. Establishing strong foundations early creates the conditions for long-term success, clarity, and sustainability.

Propel Strategy Partners supports new organizations and boards to design and develop the core governance structures and tools that will guide effective operations over time. Each deliverable is tailored to your organization’s unique model, mission, and goals.

Examples of foundational supports include:

  • Board annual work plans and calendars

  • Board handbooks and governance frameworks

  • Policy manuals and core operating policies

  • New member onboarding and development plans

  • Executive leader evaluation systems

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